Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵45 (Taka 683) | Taka 288 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵29 (Taka 436) | Taka 383 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (Taka 316) | Taka 165 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Taka 156) | Taka 82 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Taka 154) | Taka 116 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵14 (Taka 214) | Taka 52 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵65 (Taka 991) | Taka 434 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Taka 233) | Taka 186 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵14 (Taka 206) | Taka 25 | + 714% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (Taka 97) | Taka 426 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (Taka 823) | Taka 1,811 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (Taka 200) | Taka 103 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.74 (Taka 87) | Taka 42 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,443 (Taka 82,892) | Taka 46,240 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,314 (Taka 80,935) | Taka 27,702 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,047 (Taka 15,939) | Taka 4,496 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵3,515 (Taka 53,533) | Taka 34,541 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,886 (Taka 43,949) | Taka 19,179 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵975 (Taka 14,854) | Taka 3,784 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵133 (Taka 2,031) | Taka 1,257 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,754 (Taka 26,714) | Taka 36,803 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵597 (Taka 9,093) | Taka 12,836 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵30 (Taka 459) | Taka 341 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵107 (Taka 1,634) | Taka 1,289 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (Taka 2,428) | Taka 1,745 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵117 (Taka 1,789) | Taka 1,618 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵189 (Taka 2,872) | Taka 4,829 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (Taka 3,815) | Taka 3,962 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵97,813 (Taka 1,489,682) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.23 (Taka 80) | Taka 94 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵199 (Taka 3,029) | Taka 2,580 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (Taka 403) | Taka 189 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Taka 385) | Taka 588 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (Taka 2,764) | Taka 914 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵18 (Taka 274) | Taka 560 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (Taka 188) | Taka 256 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (Taka 309) | Taka 340 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (Taka 123) | Taka 87 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (Taka 81) | Taka 102 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Taka 305) | Taka 232 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (Taka 1,828) | Taka 1,040 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (Taka 905) | Taka 886 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵400 (Taka 6,092) | Taka 2,026 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (Taka 5,840) | Taka 2,404 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (Taka 647) | Taka 1,227 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (Taka 436) | Taka 393 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Taka 129) | Taka 572 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (Taka 24,986) | Taka 35,756 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.87 (Taka 13) | Taka 1.70 | + 680% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵296 (Taka 4,504) | Taka 1,895 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (Taka 250) | Taka 277 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,691 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
15.230
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Cost of living in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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